1997 MITSUBISHI TRITON suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION ± Service Specifications/Sealant33A-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS33200030088
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Toe-inAt the centre of tyre thread mm0 ± 7±
Toe-angle
(per wheel)
2WD0
± 0
19'±
(er wheel)
4WD
205/80 R16 tyre>0
± 0
16'±
4WD
x 10.50 R15 tyre>0
± 0
15'±
Camber0
10' ± 1
10' (Difference between
right and left within 30')±
Caster2WD1
45' ± 3
45' (Difference between
right and left within 30')±
4WD1
15' ± 3
15' (Difference between
right and left within 30')±
Kingpin inclination2WD15
00'±
4WD14
50'±
Shock absorber attaching dimension mm1 ± 2±
Upper arm ball joint starting torque Nm2WD0.8 ± 3.4±
Strut bar attaching dimension mm79±
Lower arm ball joint end play mm±0.5
Lower arm bush press-fitting force kN9.8±
Clearance between bump stopper and
bump stopper bracket mm4WD21 ± 23±
Stabilizer link assembly attaching
dimension mm4WD16 ± 18±
SEALANT33200050015
ItemSpecified sealant
Upper arm ball joint dust cover <2WD>3M ATD Part No. 8661 or equivalent

REAR SUSPENSION ± On-vehicle Service34-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE34101100034
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose
or damaged parts prior to measurement of rear wheel
alignment.
Standard value:
Toe-in 0 mm
Camber 0

NOTE
Toe-in and camber are set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted. If toe-in or camber is not within the standard value,
check and replace bent or damaged parts.

ABS <2WD> ± Troubleshooting35B-5
TROUBLESHOOTING35201110143
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
NOTES WITH REGARD TO DIAGNOSIS
The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
PhenomenonExplanation of phenomenon
System check soundWhen starting the engine, a thudding sound can sometimes be heard coming from inside
the engine compartment, but this is because the system operation check is being
performed, and is not an abnormality.
ABS operation sound1. Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation. (whine)
2. Sound is the generated along with vibration of the brake pedal. (scraping)
3. When ABS operates, sound is generated from the vehicle chassis due to repeated
brake application and release.
(Thump: suspension; squeak: tyres)
ABS operation
(Long braking distance)For road surfaces such as snow-covered roads and gravel roads, the braking distance for
vehicles with ABS can sometimes be longer than that for other vehicles. Accordingly, advise
the customer to drive safely on such roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being too
overconfident.
Shock during system
operation checkShock may be felt when the brake pedal is depressed slightly at a low driving speed. This
occurs due to ABS operation check (initial check at a vehicle speed of 8 km/h), and does
not indicate any malfunction.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the ªCommentº are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION35201120108
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS warning lamp.
(Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.

ABS <4WD> ± Troubleshooting35C-5
TROUBLESHOOTING35101110143
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
NOTES WITH REGARD TO DIAGNOSIS
The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
PhenomenonExplanation of phenomenon
System check soundWhen starting the engine, a thudding sound can sometimes be heard coming from inside
the engine compartment, but this is because the system operation check is being
performed, and is not an abnormality.
ABS operation sound1. Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation. (whine)
2. Sound is the generated along with vibration of the brake pedal. (scraping)
3. When ABS operates, sound is generated from the vehicle chassis due to repeated
brake application and release.
(Thump: suspension; squeak: tyres)
ABS operation
(Long braking distance)For road surfaces such as snow-covered roads and gravel roads, the braking distance for
vehicles with ABS can sometimes be longer than that for other vehicles. Accordingly, advise
the customer to drive safely on such roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being too
overconfident.
Shock during system
operation checkShock may be felt when the brake pedal is depressed slightly at a low driving speed. This
occurs due to ABS operation check (check at a vehicle speed of 8 km/h after starting), and
does not indicate any malfunction.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the ªCommentº are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION35201120108
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS warning lamp.
(Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 ± How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection
Service Points.

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TROUBLESHOOTING35201110129
STANDARD FOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
NOTES WITH REGARD TO DIAGNOSIS
The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
Phenomenon Explanation of phenomenon
System check sound When starting the engine, a thudding sound can sometimes
be heard coming from inside the engine compartment, but
this is because the system operation check is being
performed, and is not an abnormality.
ABS operation sound Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation.
(whine)
Sound is the generated along with vibration of the brak
pedal. (Scraping).
When ABS operates, sound is generated from the vehicle
chassis due to repeated brake application and release.
(Thump: suspension; squeak: tyres)
ABS operation (Long braking distance) For road surfaces such as snow-covered roads and gravel
roads, the braking distance for vehicles with ABS can
sometimes be longer than that for other vehicles.
Accordingly, advise the customer to drive safely on suc
roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being too
overconfident.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the “Comment” are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 35201120106
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS
warning lamp. (Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES

Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.

See next page.
ABS <2WD> - Troubleshooting35B-6

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TROUBLESHOOTING35201110501
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
NOTES WITH REGARD TO DIAGNOSIS
The Phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
Phenomenon Explanation of phenomenon
System check sound When starting the engine, a thudding sound can sometimes be hear
coming from inside the engine compartment, but this is because the
system operation check is being performed, and is not an abnormality.
ABS operation sound 1.
Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation (whine).
2.
Sound is generated along with vibration of the brake pedal (scraping)
3.
When ABS operates, sound is generated from the vehicle chassis
due to repeated brake application and release.
(Thump: suspension: squeak: tyres)
ABS operation (Long braking
distance)For road surfaces suck as snow-covered roads a gravel roads, the
braking distance for vehicles with ABS can sometimes be longer than
that for other vehicles. Accordingly, advise the customer to drive safely
on suck roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being to
overconfident.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the “Comment” are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION35201120351
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS warning
lamp. (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Trouble-
shooting/Inspection Service Points.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
With the MUT-II
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points

When diagnostic trouble codes (Nos. 21 to 24) (for vehicle wheel speed sensor system failures) occur,
normal MUT-II operation may not erase those codes. In that case, erase the diagnostic trouble codes
using the following procedures.
1.
Perform erasing of the diagnostic trouble codes by special operation of the brake pedal. (See erasing
procedure for the diagnostic trouble codes without use of the MUT-II.)
2.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3.
Perform erasing of the diagnostic trouble codes by use of the MUT-II.
ABS <4WD> - Troubleshooting35B-4
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TROUBLESHOOTING35201110143
STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
NOTES WITH REGARD TO DIAGNOSIS
The Phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.
Phenomenon Explanation of phenomenon
System check sound When starting the engine, a thudding sound can sometimes be hear
coming from inside the engine compartment, but this is because the
system operation check is being performed, and is not an abnormality.
ABS operation sound 1.
Sound of the motor inside the ABS hydraulic unit operation (whine).
2.
Sound is generated along with vibration of the brake pedal
(scraping)
3.
When ABS operates, sound is generated from the vehicle chassis
due to repeated brake application and release.
(Thump: suspension: squeak: tyres)
ABS operation (Long braking
distance)For road surfaces suck as snow-covered roads an gravel roads, the
braking distance for vehicles with ABS can sometimes be longer than
that for other vehicles. Accordingly, advise the customer to drive safely
on suck roads by lowering the vehicle speed and not being to
overconfident.
Shock during system operation
checkShock may be felt when the brake pedal is depressed slightly at a low
driving speed. This occurs due to ABS operation check (initial check at
a vehicle speed of 8 km/h), and does not indicate any malfunction.
Diagnosis detection condition can vary depending on the diagnosis code.
Make sure that checking requirements listed in the “Comment” are satisfied when checking the trouble
symptom again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION35201120108
DIAGNOSIS CODES CHECK
Read a diagnosis code by the MUT-II or ABS warning
lamp. (Refer to GROUP 00- How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.)
ERASING DIAGNOSIS CODES
Refer to GROUP 00 – How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points.
See next page
ABS <2WD> - Troubleshooting35B-5